The first Test between Australia and India will be played in Perth from 22 November.
The first match of the five-match Test series between Australia and India under the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be played in Perth from November 22. Both the teams are preparing vigorously for this series. How will the Perth pitch be for the first match? There is a lot of discussion going on regarding this. Meanwhile, the type of pitch that Australia has prepared for the first match has been revealed.
Australia has prepared green wicket pitch
A picture of the Perth pitch for the first Test between Australia and India is going viral on social media. The special thing is that the host team prepared a green wicket before the first match and is watering it thoroughly.
Let us tell you, the pitch of Optus Stadium, Perth is usually helpful for the bowlers and it is clear from the viral picture that the fast bowlers are going to get good help here. India have a 100 per cent track record at the Optus Stadium and this will give confidence to the players.
See the viral picture of Perth Pitch here-
Here’s the first look of the Perth pitch ahead of the first Test between Australia and India #AUSvsIND
WATCH: pic.twitter.com/COsoTYVE8h
— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) November 18, 2024
Team India’s troubles have increased before the start of the Test series against Australia. Captain Rohit Sharma is not going to play the first test due to the birth of his second child. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill and KL Rahul got injured during the match simulation at the WACA ground. Gill has suffered a thumb fracture, due to which he may be out of the first test.
According to media reports, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul can open for India in the first test. Devdutt Padikkal can be seen at number-3 in place of Shubman Gill. Let us tell you, Padikkal was touring Australia with India A for two four-day matches. At the same time, news of debut of Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy is also coming out.